Solution Architect – Semiconductor Manufacturing

Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a next-generation Semiconductor Manufacturing Data Platform. This role will define scalable, secure, and high-performance data architecture to integrate manufacturing and supplier data while enabling advanced analytics, yield optimization, and DFM insights. The ideal candidate brings deep semiconductor domain expertise along with strong hands-on experience in modern data platforms such as Snowflake and Spark. Key Responsibilities Design and own the end-to-end data architecture for semiconductor manufacturing use cases Lead supplier data automation and integration initiatives Architect and implement enterprise-grade Snowflake-based data warehouse solutions Define scalable data pipeline frameworks using Snowflake and/or Apache Spark Oversee integration of manufacturing systems (MES, factory systems, supplier feeds) Drive implementation of Exensio (PDF-based analytics platform) Enable yield analytics and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) data integration Establish security, governance, scalability, and data quality standards Collaborate closely with Data Engineering, AI/ML, and business stakeholders Required Qualifications & Experience 15+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture Strong semiconductor manufacturing or advanced manufacturing domain expertise Hands-on experience with Snowflake and/or Apache Spark Proven experience in manufacturing data integration across systems Experience with Exensio or PDF-based analytics/data solutions Solid understanding of Yield Analytics and DFM concepts Preferred Skills Experience designing cloud-based data platforms Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks Exposure to AI/ML-driven manufacturing analytics Job Type: Contract Pay: From $80.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Experience: Data Architecture: 10 years (Required) Semiconductor manufacturing domain expertise: 4 years (Preferred) Snowflake and/or Spark: 5 years (Preferred) Exensio or Yield/DFM analytics platforms: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Santa Clara, CA 95050 (Required) Work Location: In person